Aims: 

To provide the knowledge to underpin the practice of intramuscular injections including IM site selection, equipment needed, technique and management of complications.

Outcomes:

• Sites for IM injection – related anatomy and physiology, injection sites  
• Equipment – correct selection of equipment
• Patient preparation – positioning, skin preparation 
• Technique – use of z track injection technique, rate of injection 
• Risks and complications – related to procedure and medication administration 

Delivery:

Virtual classroom

Course length:

1 hour